NHTSA Campaign 26V376000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Jun 9, 2026 · 5,252 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Consequence
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | FOCUS | 2015 | 5,252 |
| FORD | FOCUS | 2016 | 5,252 |
| FORD | FOCUS | 2017 | 5,252 |
| FORD | FOCUS | 2018 | 5,252 |
| FORD | FUSION | 2013 | 5,252 |
| FORD | FUSION | 2014 | 5,252 |
| FORD | FUSION | 2015 | 5,252 |
| FORD | FUSION | 2016 | 5,252 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V376000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.